Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Scragged Oak
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Scragged Oak. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days and customer events
- Celebrating a big win
Corporate fish and chip catering for Scragged Oak events
Common questions in Scragged Oak
Do you come out to small places like Scragged Oak?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you invoice the company?
We’ll explain how it works when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Scragged Oak, fried fresh
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. For workplace fundraising days and project milestones, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
At country workplaces around Scragged Oak, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Numbers
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Scragged Oak for staff days and team lunches
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Scragged Oak or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Scragged Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Scragged Oak to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Scragged Oak is about 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in ME14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Scragged Oak include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your staff
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Scragged Oak
What else we do in Scragged Oak
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Scragged Oak and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. After-work summer events in Scragged Oak have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Scragged Oak?
People mix in the queue.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Scragged Oak book the van for occasions like:
- Summer staff parties
- Friday lunch treats
- Charity days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Historic houses near Scragged Oak include Stoneacre (4.8 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch